Ed Balls says small number of Strictly pros 'crossed a line' During Wednesday's episode of Good Morning Britain, hosts Kate Garraway and Ed Balls discussed the latest Strictly Come Dancing controversies with ex-pro dancer Erin Boag. The talk quickly pivoted to recent actions by the BBC programme, which decided to introduce chaperones in rehearsals following several complaints. Ed, having danced on the show himself remarked: "We were alone a good half the time.
" He added, referring to the tough training required: "Isn't it the case, if you get someone like me or Richard [Arnold], you need your partner to be tough as that's the only way you learn." On reports of misconduct, he noted: "When you get it wrong you have to be motivated. It feels as though, it's a couple of instances, we don't know how many, but a small number, they've crossed a line.
" He stressed for him and his peers, such issues never arose: "It's gone from being tough to being unsupportive and even worse, that's the problem, but for us, that never happened," reports OK! . READ MORE Loose Women star leaves panel speechless with sex confession Four in a Bed guest fumes over 'stained' bedsheets as owner admits 'mistake' Ed Balls gave this thoughts on the ongoing Strictly Come Dancing saga (Image: ITV) Erin shared insights into the challenges faced by dancers, saying: "You are exhausted, you are pushed beyond your limits. We have a certain amount of hours, and days, to get ready to go back every week with a different.